Introduction Document analysis is commonly used in health policy analysis (HPA) studies,
but the purpose and rigour of application is unclear. This review explored the application …

Abstract Sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA) has the fastest growing adolescent population in the
world. In addition to developmental changes, adolescents in SSA face health and …

Background. Globally, family planning services are being strengthened and the range of
contraceptive choices expanded. Data on contraceptive coverage and service gaps could …

Background Cardiac arrests may occur anytime, anywhere and to anyone including learners
at schools. Teachers have a moral obligation to care for learners while on the school …

The development and management of health policies, strategies and guidelines
(collectively, policies) in many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) are often ad hoc …

Objective This study aimed to describe the prevalence and characteristics of hearing loss in
school-aged children in an urban South African population. Method Children from grade one …

Abstract Background The HealthKick intervention, introduced at eight primary schools in low-
income settings in the Western Cape Province, South Africa, aimed to promote healthy …

Abstract Background The School Health and Nutrition (SHN) program is a cost-effective
intervention for resource-poor countries. SHN program aims to provide timely support and …

School health has received unprecedented attention in South Africa over the past five years,
evolving from relative obscurity into a national priority programme. This elevated status of …

Objective: The aim of this study was to conduct a situational analysis as part of formative
work to inform the development of community-based mental health services for children and …